It’s no secret, the Colorado Avalanche have been a thorn in the St. Louis Blues’ side over the past two seasons. By knocking the Blues out of the playoffs on the final day of the regular season two years ago, St. Louis fans have a special place in their hearts for the Avs.
Colorado figures to be a contender not only for the Central Division crown but they are one of my picks to make the Stanley Cup Final and compete for a championship.
The Avalanche showed off their firepower in the playoffs last season by taking down the number one seeded Calgary Flames in the first round of the playoffs before losing to the San Jose Sharks in controversial fashion in seven games.